ABC News correspondent Amy Robach’s recent courageous decision to undergo mastectomy and breast reconstruction after learning the results of a televised mammogram highlights an important shift in our national dialogue on breast cancer.

In addition to screening and prevention, we are now experiencing much-needed discussion about healing and survival. The empowerment of women from diagnosis to recovery is at the very heart of this conversation.

As the medical specialty responsible for thousands of breast reconstructions each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons emphasizes that breast cancer care includes, at minimum, a breast surgeon, oncologist, plastic surgeon, radiologist and gynecologist. A strong team approach presents women with all the options available, enabling them to take ownership of their treatment.

We are proud to have drafted and introduced the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act, bi-partisan legislation that ensures all women know their breast reconstruction options at the time of breast cancer diagnosis. This year more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease. We have both a medical and moral obligation to make healing and survival a key part of our national dialogue.